Author: Newyorki

In a bold move to support Florida’s dwindling tomato industry, former U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 17% anti-dumping duty on Mexican tomato imports, marking a significant intervention in agricultural trade. The measure, enacted in July, is aimed at protecting American growers from what they claim are unfair pricing practices by Mexican producers. Florida’s Shrinking Tomato Fields Once covering more than 60,000 acres in the 1990s, Florida’s tomato cultivation has shrunk by more than half. Many local farmers attribute this decline to Mexico’s growing dominance in the U.S. tomato market. Today, Mexican producers supply over 60% of all fresh…

President Donald Trump has revealed a significant overhaul of the White House Rose Garden, transforming the historic green space into a white stone patio. The redesign has drawn both praise and criticism, with Trump emphasizing its functional improvements and visual alignment with the White House architecture. During an August 3 press briefing, Trump defended the renovation, explaining that the grassy lawn often became unusable due to poor drainage. “When we had a press conference, you’d sink into the mud,” he said. “It was grass and it was very wet, always wet and damp… if it rained it would take days…

The state of Texas has become the epicenter of a fierce political struggle over congressional redistricting that could reshape the U.S. House of Representatives and influence the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term in office. Republican lawmakers in Austin are pushing through a controversial redistricting plan aimed at securing five additional GOP-leaning congressional districts. The effort, prompted by pressure from Trump allies concerned about losing the House in the 2026 midterms, has triggered a dramatic response from Democratic legislators, who left the state to block the measure by denying the Texas House the quorum required to vote. GOP Pushes Mid-Decade…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued arrest warrants for more than 50 Democratic lawmakers who left the state in an effort to block a controversial redistricting vote intended to strengthen Republican control in the U.S. House of Representatives. The lawmakers departed Texas ahead of a scheduled vote to redraw congressional districts, a move that would likely give Republicans five additional seats in Congress ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The absence of the Democratic legislators deprived the Republican-led state House of the quorum required to proceed. “Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty to Texans. There are consequences for dereliction of…

American agricultural groups significantly increased their lobbying efforts in Washington during the first half of 2025, seeking protections and regulatory relief amid President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown. According to disclosures filed with the U.S. Senate and compiled by the non-profit Open Secrets, agricultural organizations spent nearly $29 million on lobbying from January to June, up from $23 million during the same period last year. The surge in spending reflects rising concern among farm operators over access to labor and the costs of regulatory compliance, as well as efforts to shape trade and tax policy. Farmers Caught Between Immigration Policy…

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have launched a new special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), New America Acquisition I Corp, aimed at acquiring a U.S.-based manufacturer that aligns with national economic and security priorities. The move marks the latest in a series of business ventures by the Trump family tied to sectors benefiting from government support and industrial revitalization efforts. According to regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the SPAC will focus on companies that play a “meaningful role in revitalizing domestic manufacturing, expanding innovation ecosystems, and strengthening critical supply chains.” It will target businesses well-positioned to…

President Donald Trump has announced plans to appoint a new Federal Reserve governor and a new commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in the coming days, following a series of contentious moves that have sparked criticism over the politicization of U.S. economic data and institutions. Trump revealed on Sunday that he intends to name replacements this week after the abrupt dismissal of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer and the resignation of Fed Governor Adriana Kugler, both of which have raised concerns among economists and former officials. Fallout Over BLS Commissioner’s Dismissal In an unprecedented action, Trump fired McEntarfer shortly…

The United States government has announced a new visa policy that will require certain tourist and business visa applicants to post a bond of up to $15,000, as part of efforts to curb visa overstays. The Department of State confirmed the policy on Monday, outlining a year-long pilot programme set to begin on August 20. This initiative targets applicants from countries with high visa overstay rates or inadequate screening and vetting systems, as well as countries offering citizenship-by-investment schemes without residency requirements. The measure reflects a broader tightening of immigration controls under President Donald Trump’s administration, and follows an executive…

The Trump administration is under mounting pressure from both Congress and its own conservative base to release the FBI’s investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein. However, despite repeated calls for transparency, the White House has resisted, opting instead to request the release of grand jury testimony and conduct interviews with known associates such as Ghislaine Maxwell in an attempt to satisfy public demand. Critics, including longtime Trump allies, argue that these efforts fall short. Many believe the files contain explosive information about Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking network and his connections to powerful figures across politics, business, and entertainment. Top Trump officials…

Across rural America, Democratic organizers and progressive advocates are identifying a political shift. A controversial tax and spending law passed by the Republican-led Congress in July has sparked widespread discontent, particularly over cuts to Medicaid, food assistance programs, and rural hospital funding. Democratic strategists see this as a pivotal moment to reengage communities that have long supported former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Local Voices Drive New Democratic Strategy Grassroots organizer Dom Holmes, 28, has spent the past decade working in rural Pennsylvania. He emphasizes that true political engagement in these communities requires more than policy leaflets or…